Why The Phoenix Suns Do The Deal
This deal does the Suns no favors on defense.
Ayton may not be elite in that area, but he’s very solid. Towns is not. He’s one of the worst defending big men in the NBA.
He’s also one of the best offensive centers in the history of the game. That’s key for the Suns here. Chris Paul no longer looks like the type of player who can carry an offense when Devin Booker is resting.
Meanwhile, between Mikal Bridges and a returning Cam Johnson, the Suns may have the perimeter defense to cover for Towns.
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Either way, this deal may give them too much offensive firepower for any team to overcome.
It might just be a blockbuster worth making for them.